Jimmy has that Independent Spirit

Jimmy Smits showed up at the W Hotel in Los Angeles on Wednesday for the Spirit of Independence Award Ceremony which honored Charlize Theron. If it wasn't for Jimmy, Sharon and Henry, this blog would be really slow this summer!

It's a Pirates life for Henry

Henry Simmons ventured down to Anaheim for the world premiere of Johnny Depp's Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest on Saturday. Judging by these photos, Henry looks like he enjoyed himself!

Esai scores a new gig

Esai Morales has joined the cast of the new FOX series Vanished. He will portray the FBI supervisor investigating the disappearance of a prominent Senator's wife. Also in the cast are John Allen Nelson, Ming-Na, Gale Harold, Rebecca Gayheart and Penelope Ann Miller. The show, which is creating excellent early buzz, is brought to you by some of the same people that are involved with CSI and The West Wing.

Want to get into Andy's pajamas????

Here's an unique opportunity - you can own Andy's pajamas! The pajamas Dennis Franz wore in the It's To Die For episode in Season 11 when Connie told him she was pregnant. Currently up for auction on eBay, along with other television props, wardrobe and set dressing - you have an excellent possibility to get them CHEAP! As of Monday morning, nobody had bid on them and the low opening bid is just $25. SOLD!!

Jimmy does Nantucket

Jimmy Smits is seen here yesterday at the Nantucket (Mass) Film Festival. Not sure if he was involved with any of the films shown at the festival but he did take part in a panel discussion. As always, Jimmy looks awesome.

Henry goes to the House of Boateng

Henry
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Henry Simmons attends the premiere of House of Boateng last night in Los Angeles. The premiere was sponsored in part by the Sundance Channel, GQ Magazine and Miller Genuine Draft. House of Boateng is a reality TV show wich follows British designer Ozwald Boateng and his quest to establish himself in the US market. It will air on The Sundance Channel.

Sharon performs at benefit

Sharon
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Sharon Lawrence performed at the What A Pair! 4 celebrity concert benefit yesterday at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles. The show, which featured Broadway style performances by many of Hollywood's brightest, raised funds for Cancer Research at the John Wayne Cancer Center. - No word on who the cute puppy belongs to!

David Milch and Steven Bochco

David Milch and Steven Bochco
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David Milch received the 2,314th star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame today. Most of the Deadwood cast was in attendance along with Blue-buddy, Steven Bochco. I was hoping Dennis Franz might be in attendance since it was more or less Franz's work that made the career of MIlch - IMHO - but no such luck. Dennis, Charlotte and the others remain MIA.

Women in Film presents annual awards

Sharon Lawrence and Mom
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Sharon Lawrence turned out for the Women in Film annual gala for the presentation of it's Crystal and Lucy Awards. The event was held last night in Los Angeles. Sharon's date this year was her Mom, Earlyn.

You know it's a slow period for the Blue cast when....

Shaq and TOG
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I post a picture of one of my favorite basketball players! Shaquille O'Neall is one of my favorite basketball players and I'll be cheering him and the Miami Heat on for the NBA Championship over the next few days. Shaq is a great player and a wonderful guy and I think the Lakers were just dead wrong in trading him away and keeping Kobe Bryant - but that's a post for another blog on another day.

OK, so why am I posting my thoughts on Shaq on the Blue Blog? What's the Blue connection here? Lately it's been incredibly slow in the land of Blue. Where's Dennis Franz? Charlotte Ross? I'm really concerned about the two of them! We haven't seen then in ages - or so it seems. Come on Jackie O., show up at a party! How 'about Mark-Paul.....maybe he could take his wife out to a premiere or something! Gordon, isn't it time to play some golf at a celebrity tourney? Anyone, throw us a bone here!! We're having a long dry Blue spell and I'm not liking it!

To keep the Blog moving along, I'm posting this photo of my guy Shaq at a party for Ocean Drive Magazine's publisher Jerry Powers last night in Miami. How's it connected to Blue you ask? Shaq is shaking the hand of TOG.....who's name I just can't bring my fingers to type. That said, you know it's a rough patch when I resort to a posting like this............sad....

No, she's not a car salesperson now....

Amy Brenneman
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Amy Brenneman might look like she should be working the car show circuit in this photo but she was actually arriving last night at a benefit for the Children's Health Environmental Coalition. The event, sponsored by Ford's Escape Hybrid took place in Pacific Palisades.

Bonnie scores an A&E comedy movie

Bonnie Somerville has joined the cast of the A&E original movie comedy, The Wedding March. The film stars John Stamos, James Brolin and Eric Dane. Although unconfirmed, it is believed that Somerville will play the part of Brolin's daughter. The movie begins filming this weekend in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Farewell to The Conga Room in LA

Looks like The Conga Room in Hollywood has closed it's doors. There was a farewell party last night with Jimmy Smits, Sheila E., Paul Rodriquez and others in attendance. Jimmy was one of the investors in the live music venue which has been around for several years and will be missed.